Free exhibition guide

November 11, 2026: 10 great things to do in Paris and Île-de-France on this public holiday

The November 11 public holiday falls on a Wednesday in 2026, splitting the week in two in Paris and Île-de-France. Christmas window displays, giant lanterns, a vinyl fair or remembrance of the Great War: here are our ideas for making the most of it.

The Odyssey of D: The exhibition exploring the realms of the imagination at Galerie Laurent Rigail

The Galerie Laurent Rigail in Paris welcomes street artist Le D from November 19, 2026, to January 14, 2027. It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in a world where reality shifts, transforms and opens up new horizons.

2026 Colombes Contemporary Art Fair (92): 42 artists to discover for free

Calling all art lovers! The Colombes Contemporary Art Fair returns on November 21 and 22, 2026, for its 24th edition. This free event in Hauts-de-Seine (92) will feature around 40 artists, with paintings, sculptures, photographs and other works to admire, as well as opportunities to meet the artists, award presentations and an art bookshop.

Saint-Germain Goes to the Movies: A Free Exhibition Tracing 130 Years of Film History

At the Manège royal in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, discover a free exhibition showcasing the great moments in film history and the links between the town and the seventh art. On view from November 7 to 29, 2026.

Free late-night opening at the Bourse de Commerce: find out when the museum’s next evening event is taking place.

Want to visit the Bourse de Commerce’s collections? Take advantage of the free late opening, held on the first Saturday of every month, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. Mark the next date in your calendar: Saturday, December 5, 2026.

La Valise: Bruno Aveillan’s new free photography exhibition at LV Dream in Paris

Louis Vuitton takes us on a photographic journey around the world! Starting November 13, 2026, LV Dream will host La Valise, a free photography exhibition by Bruno Aveillan tracing 13 years of travel, with the famous Alzer suitcase as a faithful travel companion. Booking required!

Pop Art Car 2.0: a free event blending pop art, design and digital art on the Champs-Élysées

From September 24, 2026, through January 31, 2027, pop art car 2.0 takes over le défilé renault®, at 53 avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. Bringing together historic works, new digital creations and automobiles, this free exhibition features artists including Sébastien Preschoux, Popay, Victor Vasarely and Julio Le Parc. Also on display is the brand-new Renault 8 Gordini Concept show car, unveiled as a world premiere.

Two artists capture the Crazy Horse in a free exhibition in the Marais

The Crazy Horse celebrates its 75th anniversary: an exhibition bringing two artists into dialogue offers a glimpse into the glamorous world of the cabaret. On view from November 27 to December 24, 2026, at the My Wei gallery.

Noi, i Grotteschi: our photos of Guillermo Forchino’s free exhibition at Galerie Joseph

Our foibles come into sharp relief at Galerie Joseph in Paris’s Marais district, where Guillermo Forchino brings together 124 sculptures for the free exhibition “Noi, i Grotteschi,” running from November 6 to 29, 2026. Forty years of creative work tell a human comedy in which biting humor exposes the fragilities of our society.

A Wider Gaze - FOTODOK x Atelier Néerlandais: Free exhibition of contemporary artists

At the invitation of the Embassy of the Netherlands in France, FOTODOK will present the group exhibition A Wider Gaze at the Atelier Néerlandais during Paris Photo week. Through their work, the artists explore the question: What does it mean to be European today? Admission to the exhibition is free.

In the Light, Season 2: the full program for this artistic edition at the EDF Foundation

The EDF Foundation is launching a third, new edition of its event Dans(e) la lumière, which blends an exhibition with dance performances. This third edition runs from November 4, 2026 to January 31, 2027 — here is the program.

A Weekend in the East 2026: Kraków in the Spotlight for the 10th Edition in Paris

The festival A Weekend in the East shines a spotlight on the cultures of Eastern European countries, through a rich program of exhibitions, concerts, and film screenings... Discover the lineup of activities for this 10th edition, organized from November 16 to 28, 2026.

Brèches: the free large-format photography trail to discover at La Défense

Brèches transforms the façades and walls of La Défense into photographic surfaces. This free trail by Les Extatiques brings together works by Marine Lanier, Elsa Leydier, Julien Lombardi and SMITH in the business district.

Around the World: The 1867 World’s Fair Comes to Life in 3D at the National Archives

The National Archives are presenting Crossing the World, a free exhibition on the 1867 World’s Fair and photography. At the Hôtel de Soubise, original documents and 3D viewers bring this vanished Parisian event back to life.

Warhol, Basquiat and Haring: a free exhibition at Opera Gallery Paris

Opera Gallery brings together Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring in An Artistic Friendship. Works by the three artists offer a chance to rediscover their worlds and their ties to 1980s New York.

DIE & RETRY: a free-to-play exhibition at the Magasins Généraux in Pantin

At the Magasins Généraux, DIE & RETRY turns the visit into a role-playing game with performers. Observe a fictional family, interact with them, or change the scenario: Angels Front explores our reactions to images and digital manipulation.

Prisoners: the free exhibition on Saint-Lazare Prison in Paris

At the Françoise Sagan media library and in Alban Satragne Square, Women Prisoners traces the final years of Saint-Lazare prison. Photographs, archives and testimonies shed light on the history of the women held there from 1919 to 1932.

Harry Gruyaert: a free photography exhibition at the Leica Gallery in Paris

The Leica Gallery Paris presents Theater of Color, an exhibition dedicated to Harry Gruyaert. From street scenes to landscapes, his photographs explore the interplay of light and the contrasts woven through everyday life.

Pierre et Gilles: a free exhibition in Paris to mark 50 years of the duo

Pierre et Gilles celebrate fifty years of creative work at Galerie Templon Beaubourg with Rose for You, Rose for Me. Around twenty recent portraits blend photography and painting, including Camille Cottin as Lady Macbeth.

AVRIL at Bastille: a new free cultural venue and an opening exhibition

AVRIL opens on November 20, 2026, in the Passage du Cheval-Blanc, in Bastille. This free venue dedicated to architecture, art, crafts and design kicks off its program with a documentary exhibition by Samia Henni.